Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2003. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is responsible for inspecting imported cargo at each major UK airport.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is responsible for inspecting imported cargo at each major UK airport. [140996] John Healey: HM Customs and Excise inspect imported cargo at airports and ports where there is reason to do so, for example to verify the import declaration or to check for prohibited or restricted goods. Other government departments or local authorities may also inspect specific cargoes in which they have a specific interest, in order to carry out their statutory duties.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 140996; 415 c61W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Airports Customs Inspections Imports Smuggling
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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